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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

"Go By Night Flight _____" - Only a True Music Expert Can Get More Than 10 Correct in This Quiz

A music quiz tests participants' knowledge of songs from Finland's Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) and offers a challenge to see how well players remember these tunes.

Feb 27 • 15:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Who will win UMK? Vote for your favorite

The UMK final is approaching with various artists set to perform, and voting is open until February 27th at 9 PM.

Feb 27 • 14:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

An unusual detail in Linda Lampenius’ and Pete Parkkosen's UMK show

The UMK competition showcases preview clips of seven songs ahead of the final in Tampere.

Feb 27 • 13:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Iltalehti's readers voted: Here is the winner of UMK

Iltalehti readers have voted for their favorite in the Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK), with Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen leading the poll ahead of the final.

Feb 27 • 11:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Finns Party were shocked by Yle's announcement: "Does UMK need to be organized at all?"

The Finns Party expressed outrage over Yle's decision not to require the winner of the Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) to represent Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Feb 27 • 10:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

One performance is predicted to win UMK - "I find it hard to see any other outcome"

A specific performance is being favored to win the UMK competition, with strong predictions from a Finnish journalist.

Feb 27 • 09:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Jarkko Tamminen's suggestive imitation of UMK artist - Direct feedback from Antti Paalanen

Jarkko Tamminen humorously impersonates fellow UMK contestant Antti Paalanen in a TikTok video, adding a suggestive twist to the song 'Takatukka.'

Feb 27 • 08:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Linda Lampenius comments on whether she will go to the Eurovision

Violinist Linda Lampenius engages with fans on social media, hinting at her potential participation in Eurovision if her song wins the Uuden musiikin kilpailu.

Feb 27 • 07:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Eurovision: Yle's Position Annoys Experts - "God, You Should Have Left That Mention Out!"

Experts express frustration with Yle's decision allowing the winner of the New Music Competition (UMK) to opt out of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Feb 27 • 06:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

When the artist took the stage, the result was a complete disaster - This UMK choice was the greatest farce of all time

The article critiques a recent UMK winner's performance as a complete disaster, highlighting the series' struggles.

Feb 26 • 15:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Readers React to UMK Artists: Over 3000 Voted

Finnish readers overwhelmingly support the idea that the winner of the UMK competition should represent Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest, despite Yle's inability to enforce participation.

Feb 26 • 12:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finland's Most Listened Artist Performs at UMK

Several popular Finnish rappers will perform at the second interim show of UMK, including the renowned artist Turisti.

Feb 26 • 11:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

They will perform at the UMK opening number

Finnish artists JJ and Erika Vikman will perform together at the opening of the UMK, featuring a mashup and Vikman's new single.

Feb 26 • 07:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

If you want Finland in the Eurovision, vote for them

The article discusses the upcoming Uuden musiikin kilpailu and the potential representatives for Finland in Eurovision, highlighting that winners can refuse to participate.

Feb 25 • 12:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Perspective: Yle is fooling around - Finns are paying

The article criticizes Yle for undermining the purpose of the UMK competition and failing to ensure that the winner represents Finland at Eurovision.

Feb 25 • 12:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Vote: Should the UMK winner participate in the Eurovision?

A debate arises in Finland about whether the winner of the Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) should be obliged to participate in Eurovision after a recent announcement by Yle.

Feb 25 • 09:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The UMK winner is not obliged to participate in the Eurovision - A heated discussion erupted on social media

The winner of Finland's Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) isn't obligated to represent the country at Eurovision, sparking heavy debate online.

Feb 25 • 06:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Whose mother is a famous actress? Test how well you know this year's UMK artists

Iltalehti presents a quiz testing knowledge on this year's UMK artists ahead of the final for Finland's representative at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Feb 24 • 17:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Yle: What Happens If the UMK Winner Refuses the Eurovision Participation

The UMK winner is not obligated to participate in Eurovision, especially in the context of protests against Israel's involvement due to the Gaza conflict.

Feb 24 • 11:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Yle finally reports whether the UMK winner must go to Eurovision

Yle Uutiset reveals that the winner of the UMK can refuse to represent Finland at Eurovision.

Feb 24 • 10:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Yle: UMK winner can refuse to participate in Eurovision

The article discusses the possibility that the winner of Finland's UMK competition might refuse to represent the country in the Eurovision contest due to political concerns.

Feb 24 • 10:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Etta is moved to tears talking about her illness – This is how it affected her childhood

Etta, a finalist in this year's UMK, discusses her battle with alopecia and its emotional impact on her childhood in a podcast interview.

Feb 24 • 07:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Comment: The favorite performs last in UMK, does it matter?

The article discusses the implications of the performance order for the favorite act in Finland's Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) and argues that it is unlikely to affect the competition outcome.

Feb 23 • 16:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Who will win UMK? Vote!

The Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) competition will take place this Saturday, February 28, in Tampere, Finland, featuring seven performers competing for the right to represent Finland at Eurovision.

Feb 23 • 14:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Sonja Lumme performs her hit 'Eläköön Elämä' at the UMK final

Sonja Lumme will perform her hit song 'Eläköön Elämä' as part of the Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) final in February, celebrating 100 years of Yle.

Feb 23 • 07:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Surprise performer for UMK

The UMK final on February 28 will feature surprise performer Sonja Lumme alongside opener Erika Vikman.

Feb 23 • 06:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Perspective: Yle Ruined UMK

Criticism arises as interest in Finland's Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) noticeably declines, overshadowed by other topics like the Olympics.

Feb 21 • 12:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Erika Vikman will perform at UMK

Finnish Eurovisions representative Erika Vikman will open the UMK final with her new English song 'Father I Will Never Confess.'

Feb 18 • 06:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finland is the bookmakers' favorite to win the Eurovision Song Contest

Finland has emerged as the bookmakers' leading favorite for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, even before the official representative has been selected.

Feb 16 • 08:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Estonian Song Contest Eesti Laul Has Become a Phenomenon – Model Taken from UMK

Eesti Laul, Estonia's national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, has gained immense popularity in recent years, influenced by Finland's UMK.

Feb 14 • 17:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Olympic broadcast music selections confuse – Now Yle speaks

Viewers are questioning whether the music selections during the Olympic broadcasts will influence the outcomes of songs in the upcoming Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu final.

Feb 13 • 15:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Kiki's brother Lukas Leon dated UMK contestant Etta - Kiki reveals what their relationship is like now

Kiki, a Finnish-Greek artist and UMK finalist, shares insights about her brother Lukas Leon's previous relationship with fellow contestant Etta and reflects on her readiness for the competition.

Feb 12 • 06:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

UMK artist surprised Taneli Mäkelä

Actor Taneli Mäkelä was astonished to learn that familiar artist Antti Paalanen is participating in the Uuden musiikin kilpailu competition this spring.

Feb 10 • 11:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

UMK contestant Sinikka Monte has never lived in Finland – Still names a cold Finnish delicacy

Sinikka Monte, a finalist in the Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK), has a diverse international background and expresses her desire to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest despite her fears of criticism amid the current political situation.

Feb 8 • 16:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Olli Herman's Harsh Review of the UMK Favorite: "It's Disgusting to Listen To"

Olli Herman sharply criticizes the song 'Liekinheitin' by Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen in a discussion on UMK's music competition.

Feb 7 • 10:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Podcast Hosts Undertake the 'Masturbation Challenge' to the Tune of UMK Song: 'It Will Revolutionize Your Sex Life'

Podcast hosts Riku Huttunen and Annika Granholm candidly discuss their participation in a 'masturbation challenge' set to the song 'Liekinhetin' by Linda Lampeni and Pete Parkkonen, which is featured in this year's New Music Competition.

Feb 6 • 20:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

The public fell in love with the UMK hosts: 'The performances will remain in the shadow of this trio'

The hosts for this year's Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) have been announced, and fans are excited about Jorma Uotinen, Jasmin Beloued, and Sami Sykkö taking the stage.

Feb 6 • 07:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

This information was kept by Yle

This year's hosts for the Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) are Jorma Uotinen, Sami Sykkö, and Jasmin Beloued, with Sykkö and Uotinen aiming to bring their unique personalities to the show.

Feb 6 • 05:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Yona says she was the last to exit UMK - This is how Yle commented

Artist Yona, or Johanna Rasmus, shared on Instagram that she nearly qualified for this year's Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) but ultimately did not.

Feb 5 • 15:53 UTC

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